CORGI E-ONE PUMPER With Custom LED Lighting

I just wanted to add that all of the lighting and flashing circuits were purchased at Evan Design (a Forum Sponsor).   I talked to Dave Jamison, one of the owners, to discuss some of the custom applications needed to complete this project.  I must say that Dave was extremely helpful and even offered a few suggestions that I wasn't aware of.  Evan Designs will be my Go To dealer for all of my LED requirements in the future!   BTW, their customer service is one of the best!

Chief Bob (Retired)

It looks great!

Engineer-Joe posted:

It looks great!

Thank You Joe!

What a great look, I'm sure that took a bit of patience to stuff all of them in there!

Another awesome job Bob!!

gunrunnerjohn posted:

What a great look, I'm sure that took a bit of patience to stuff all of them in there!

Patients and a shoe horn.   Heck, you're no stranger to this kind of stuff yourself.  I've marveled at pretty much all of your work.   In fact, you did a MTH PS-1 smoke unit for me a few years back which I had no clue how to fix.  Thank you for your kind words sir.

Chief Bob (Retired)

Another nice lighting project under your belt!! And that turned out really nice!! I agree with you and GRJ, looks like a lot of 'shoe-horning' and patience was certainly involved as well. 

How many flasher units did you use and I presume those were part of the 'shoe-horning' too? 32 is quite a lot of lights for one vehicle like that, quite impressive. I'm not familiar with the Evan Design products, maybe I'll have to take a look.

Very cool, would love some pictures "under the hood" as they say.

YEah! Great Job! I too shop Evans Designs for all my LED requirements to light my Dummy units.

hokie71 posted:

Very cool, would love some pictures "under the hood" as they say.

After all it took to get everything "under the hood" I can tell you that I will not be "opening the hood" anytime soon.   It is basically an electrical wire "birds nest".  Not much to look at really.   Thanks for your interest and kind words. 

Chief Bob (Retired)

rtr12 posted:

Another nice lighting project under your belt!! And that turned out really nice!! I agree with you and GRJ, looks like a lot of 'shoe-horning' and patience was certainly involved as well. 

How many flasher units did you use and I presume those were part of the 'shoe-horning' too? 32 is quite a lot of lights for one vehicle like that, quite impressive. I'm not familiar with the Evan Design products, maybe I'll have to take a look.

Thanks rtr12,

I used an "alternating flasher" and several "fast flash" circuits to achieve the lighting seen in the short video.  I purchased all of my lighting from Evans Design. Dave has been very patient answering my many questions and is willing to offer suggestions to make things easier.  Most of the lighting on the truck has been modified from its original configuration by me as well.  It is quit tedious work even with the help of my Optivisor Headband and an illuminated jewelers magnifying lamp.   This pumper is my fifth LED lighting project and by far the most challenging.  I'm pleased with the way it turned out.

Chief Bob (Retired)

chessie1971 posted:

Another awesome job Bob!!

Thanks Chessie1971!

Bob you really did a nice job with this. Any idea on how long it took to complete? 32 lights is quite a task. The truck looks as if it could be on its way at any moment.

Dave is nice to do business with and always helpful.

When do you start the hook and ladder?

Bill Webb posted:

Bob you really did a nice job with this. Any idea on how long it took to complete? 32 lights is quite a task. The truck looks as if it could be on its way at any moment.

Dave is nice to do business with and always helpful.

When do you start the hook and ladder?

Howdy Bill,

 Being that this is the first of this type of vehicle there was a lot of trial and error (more error than trial)  so I've probably got about eight or so hours total time invested.  I usually work on these types of projects in the early morning hours when things are nice and quiet but I don't really keep track of my time.  Oddly enough, I find this type of project very relaxing.   As far as the Hook and Ladder project, that will be somewhere down the road.  BTW, I miss counted the total number of LED's.  It is 34 not 32.  I appreciate your compliment.

 Chief Bob (Retired)

PUFFRBELLY posted:

chessie1971 posted:

Another awesome job Bob!!

Thanks Chessie1971!

Your welcome Bob!

Wow, wow, wow, (because I can't use other words due to forum filter)..........

That will make for a seriously good looking and realistic scene.  Truly next level right there.

TexasSP posted:

Wow, wow, wow, (because I can't use other words due to forum filter)..........

That will make for a seriously good looking and realistic scene.  Truly next level right there.

Thanks TexasSP!  Imagine my surprise when I first turned it on.

Chief Bob (Retired)

PUFFRBELLY posted:

rtr12 posted:

Another nice lighting project under your belt!! And that turned out really nice!! I agree with you and GRJ, looks like a lot of 'shoe-horning' and patience was certainly involved as well. 

How many flasher units did you use and I presume those were part of the 'shoe-horning' too? 32 is quite a lot of lights for one vehicle like that, quite impressive. I'm not familiar with the Evan Design products, maybe I'll have to take a look.

Thanks rtr12,

I used an "alternating flasher" and several "fast flash" circuits to achieve the lighting seen in the short video.  I purchased all of my lighting from Evans Design. Dave has been very patient answering my many questions and is willing to offer suggestions to make things easier.  Most of the lighting on the truck has been modified from its original configuration by me as well.  It is quit tedious work even with the help of my Optivisor Headband and an illuminated jewelers magnifying lamp.   This pumper is my fifth LED lighting project and by far the most challenging.  I'm pleased with the way it turned out.

Chief Bob (Retired)

 

You are most welcome and thanks for the info. It really is a great project! Modern fire trucks are somewhat hard to find as well. Not to mention adding all that stuff to them!!

If you would like to see some more model equipment sort of like this (not so much lights, but automated), here's a nice youtube channel RC Live Action. No idea how this guy does all this, but I find it fascinating. Kind of like train operating sessions. My grandson and I found him a few years ago and I am still watching every now and then, I think my grandson may have moved on though? Anyway, thought you might like to take a look, might also be relaxing only you don't have to do anything but watch. 

Can't wait to see your next project. 

Holy Cow Manure! (filter that) That is nice work. Way to go, Bob.

Very Very nice

Wow!  Great work. Very impressive. That would make a great addition to any layout!

Sorry for the delay in responding.   Thanks for the kind words to John H., Ken M. and Jeff C.   Actually, thanks to everyone who took the time to look and leave a comment.   It is greatly appreciated and it means a lot!

Chief Bob (Retired)

That really looks neat!  Very nice display of skill putting it all together. 

Very Nice!!! I have a fleet of real E-ones!

Phenomenal!!!! I have one of those rigs and I sure hope mine turns out half as nice. You always do amazing work Captain!!

bigtruckpete posted:

Phenomenal!!!! I have one of those rigs and I sure hope mine turns out half as nice. You always do amazing work Captain!!

Hey Pete,

 The hardest part is getting the darned thing apart.   There are two screws inside the rear wheel wells, (one on each side) that have to be removed along with the screws that are immediately visible.   These are under the duel wheels which have to be removed to get to the screws.   It is a PITA to have to remove the rear wheels, but that was the only option I could see.   After that, it's just a matter of locating where the LED's are going to go.  Good Luck!

 Chief Bob (Retired)

Wow!   That fire rig is amazing!  I have a Corgi ambulance that has a built-in flashing light that works with the turning of the rear wheels.  Very old school, but not for when it came out in the early '60 s.  It runs on a AA battery.  Yours is truly amazing!

OSD

That is some incredible work!